There a several programs under Medicare available under Medicaid that are administered by local Social Services Departments to help low income Medicare beneficiaries
pay for some of their out-of-pocket expenses.
The resource limit for QMB and SLMB is $4,000 for a single individual and $6,000 for a couple. Currently there is no limit on resources for the QI-1 program. Resources do not include home or automobile. To apply, contact your local Social Services Agency.
Below is a summary of these programs.
| Name of Program Benefit |
Benefit
|
Individual |
Couple |
| Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB) |
Medicare premiums deductibles and co-payments. |
Up to $796 |
Up to $1,061 |
| Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB) |
Medicare Part B premium
($66 per month)
|
$951 |
$1,269 |
| Qualified Individual 1 Program (QI-1) |
Medicare Part B premium
($66 per month) |
$1,068 |
$1,426 |
Individual states may have more generous requirements.
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